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TRILAKES EDITION OF THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRATGAZETTE • HOME, LAWN & GARDEN
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home’s porch swing, and the home’s original door, which can be found at the Grant County Museum, has a worn spot from so many patients knocking on his door. Kelly even accepted trades of produce for his services, and he never turned away a patient.
The home stayed in Kelly’s family after his death in 1955 and his wife’s death in 1988. The house was owned by Kelly’s daughter, Mary MacKenzie, until 2001, when it was sold. The home had fallen into significant disrepair during this time, including having a tree fall on it. The new owners completely renovated the Glaser-Kelly house and sold it to the Swiger family in 2003.
Candice, who had been in the market for a new home, said she found out about the house through a friend. Carolyn Wright, who lived across the street from the Glaser-Kelly home, called Candice when the home went up for sale.
“She said, ‘I want you to be my neighbor,’” Candice said. “They knew it was going to be a hot item.”
Candice said she and her husband loved the location of the house, and its size would be great for their small family. The previous owners had added an upstairs bedroom and bathroom, while downstairs, the home has two bedrooms and a bathroom. The previous owners also had to tear out the original cabinets and replace them, she said. They also added a kitchen island, which has a stovetop and a breakfast bar.
CURRENT RENOVATIONS
Following the previous owners’ renovation of the home, Candice said, she and Brian have made only two big modifications to the house. The first was to add a large deck in the backyard soon after moving in. The second modification, in 2008, was to extend the home’s living room. The home now has a large living room with laminate floors, tall ceilings and exposed-beam accents. While the home still has its original hardwood floors, Candice and Brian wanted the new living room’s floors to match, so they put the laminate on top of the original flooring. Candice said the living room is her favorite room in the house and now has plenty of room for entertaining guests and spending time with family.
“We just wanted somewhere that people could come and hang out, be comfortable and relax,” she said. “We like to light tiki torches and eat out on the back deck. It’s really fun.”
Candice said her decorating style is very simple. Most of the decor items were wedding gifts, and some items belonged to Candice’s grand- mother.
Candice said that Brian loves to go all out on the landscaping in spring. He’ll head to the local greenhouse and fill his truck with flowers and plants and plant them all over the front yard and backyard, she said. However, last year, Brian sustained a back injury that kept him from planting, and the cool weather this year has delayed his landscaping efforts.
The location is another of Candice’s favorite things about the house. Being just two blocks from Sheridan’s town square gives the family the opportunity to walk to big community events like the annual Timberfest. Local parades also pass in front of the house, which makes it an ideal spot for watching from the porch and for friends to bring lawn chairs.
“There are three big parades each year, and our yard fills up, and everyone comes by,” she said. “We have a good time.”
Last year, the couple were visited by the grandchildren of Dr. Kelly. Candice said she had a wonderful time learning more about the history of the house and hearing the firsthand stories of growing up and visiting the home. One of the women even gave the family a painting that she had created of the home. Candice said that after learning more about the history of the Glaser-Kelly home, she wants to make sure it can be enjoyed by future generations.
Top left: The home’s breakfast bar serves as a gathering point for the family. Top right: The Glaser-Kelly home’s original door is on display at the Grant County Museum.The door has a worn spot from so many of Dr. Obie Kelly’s patients knocking. Middle: The Glaser-Kelly home has historical significance to the town of Sheridan. Bottom: The home was completely renovated in the early 2000s. The kitchen had to be completely torn out and replaced.